At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage service charge accounts and provide top-notch client support.
- Company: Join a growing property finance team in Altrincham.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and life assurance.
- Other info: Office-based role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your portfolio and mentor junior team members.
- Qualifications: Experience in service charge accounting and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Altrincham
Salary: 40-45k per annum
Experience: Service charge accounting experience (residential, commercial or mixed)
The Role
This is an opportunity to join a growing property finance function as a Service Charge Senior, managing your own portfolio of residential and/or commercial properties. You will take ownership of service charge accounts from start to finish, provide excellent client support, and play a key role in mentoring junior team members.
What you will be doing
- Preparing and reviewing year-end service charge accounts (residential and commercial)
- Reconciling income and expenditure, including accruals and prepayments
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients and property managers
- Working with external stakeholders to resolve complex queries and ensure compliance
- Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members
- Assisting with statutory accounts and audit queries when required
- Keeping up to date with service charge best practice and RICS guidelines
What we are looking for
- Experience in service charge accounting (residential, commercial or mixed)
- AAT qualified or QBE (ACCA or ACA part-qualified is a bonus)
- Strong understanding of service charge legislation and leaseholder requirements
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
- High attention to detail and strong time management across multiple deadlines
- Confident using Excel
- Familiarity with property management systems such as Qube, MRI or Yardi (helpful)
Working pattern
Office based (Altrincham)
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary 40-45k per annum
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional annual leave at certain levels of seniority
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ annual leave (up to 30 days total)
- Business closure over Christmas (subject to business needs)
- Life assurance (4x annual salary)
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support, free and confidential)
- Corporate discounts platform
- Flexible benefits platform (seniority dependent, self-funded at corporate rates), including options such as:
- PMI (single or family)
- Critical illness cover
- Cash plan
- Cycle to work
- Eye care
- Dental
Apply in Confidence
If you are looking to join a supportive and growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can develop further, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact: Diane Shaw
Email: d.shaw@h-fts.com
Mobile: 07506 740664
Office: 0333 996 2882
All applications and conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Sevice Charge Senior employer: Trades Workforce Solutions
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Altrincham as a Service Charge Senior, where your expertise in service charge accounting will be valued and your career can flourish. With a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of employee benefits including enhanced family leave policies and a corporate discounts platform, we prioritise your well-being and professional growth. Experience a collaborative work culture that encourages mentorship and continuous learning, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Trades Workforce Solutions Recruitment Team
